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Revista colombiana de Gastroenterología
Print version ISSN 0120-9957On-line version ISSN 2500-7440
Abstract
MONTANO-PADILLA, Gina Sofía; CONCHA-MEJIA, Alejandro; RINCON-SANCHEZ, Reinaldo A and RODRIGUEZ-RUIZ, Karen. The usefulness of plamapheresis in acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia: A case report. Rev. colomb. Gastroenterol. [online]. 2020, vol.35, n.2, pp.226-231. ISSN 0120-9957. https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.350.
Introduction:
Globally, acute pancreatitis has a high incidence and a large. Among its numerous causes, the most frequent are obstructions of the bile duct, alcohol consumption and hypertriglyceridemia (triglyceride serum levels higher than 1000 mg/dL). Hypertriglyceridemia accounts for 1% to 7% of the total cases.
Methodology:
We present a case of acute pancreatitis secondary to severe hypertriglyceridemia which was managed with plasmapheresis. We include a review of the literature on the conditions, indications and advantages of this therapeutic strategy.
Conclusions:
In selected cases, plasmapheresis is a safe and effective management strategy for patients with acute pancreatitis secondary to severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Keywords : Pancreatitis; hypertriglyceridemia; plasmapheresis.